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Two drivers die after separate crashes in Tickfaw, Covington

2 months 2 weeks 3 days ago Friday, October 04 2024 Oct 4, 2024 October 04, 2024 2:53 PM October 04, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ

TICKFAW - Two drivers died after separate crashes in Tickfaw and Covington Thursday, according to Louisiana State Police.

Police say Albert Johnson Jr., 55, of Albany, died after a single-vehicle crash on La. Highway 1064 near Durbin Road in Tangipahoa Parish at 3:45 p.m. Thursday. According to LSP, Johnson's vehicle veered off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Johnson, who was unrestrained, died at the scene.

Additionally, Glenn Wells, 35, of Bogalusa, died after a two-vehicle crash around 10 p.m. Thursday on La. Highway 21 in St. Tammany Parish. Police say Wells' vehicle was driving northbound when it crossed the centerline and struck a vehicle traveling southbound head-on. Wells was unrestrained and was pronounced dead on the scene, while the other driver sustained moderate injuries.

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